Lucy Monroe's Blog, page 92
March 29, 2010
Beowulf or Baywatch...What is in a word?
"Cha 'soc eer quoi, agh eer myr tad'yr leeidit ;' Fer er fer elley geiyrt, myr guoiee trooid doarlish. As cre'n cooilleen t'ayns soiagh vooar nyn Iheid ? Dy veaghey er nyn ennal, goo yn sleih ! Marvanee Iheaystagh, myr y gheay neuhiggyr ! Quoi echey ta resoon veagh blakey lurgh oc ? Lioroo dy ve Iheamysit te moylley."* 
Can you translate the above? Neither can I, which is why I didn't write either of my Children of the Moon historical, Moon Awakening or Moon Craving, in ancient Gaelic, the...
March 28, 2010
New Book (in print) by Deidre Knight
Butterfly Tattoo
by Deidre Knight
ISBN13: 9781605045443
ISBN: 1605045446
Buy the Book
Michael Warner has been drifting in a numb haze since his lover was killed by a drunk driver. As the anniversary of the wreck approaches, Michael's grief grows more suffocating. Yet he must find a way through the maze of pain and secrets to live for their troubled young daughter who struggles with guilt that she survived the crash.
Out of the darkness comes a voice, a lifeline he never expected to find—Rebecca O'N...
March 26, 2010
RT Convention Get Together
[image error]So, who is attending RT or coming into Columbus for the big Book Fair on Saturday? Would you like an opportunity to hang with me and maybe a few of my friends in person?As many of you know, I'll be attending the RT Convention in Columbus, OH April 28 to May 2. I'll be speaking on two author panels and one industry panel and attending lots of the events.
Thurs 10 a.m. - Social Media
Fri 10 a.m. - Top 10 Dead Sexiest Heroes
Fri 2:45 p.m. - Paranormal: The Melting Pot
*Giant Book Fair - Saturday fro...
March 25, 2010
Something Fun for Today
Robots this cute could never become Sylons, right?
March 24, 2010
Humpday Hottie
For your viewing pleasure...
Seriously? This guy is totally going to end up as hero inspiration for a book. There is just something about him...anyone know his name?
Seriously? This guy is totally going to end up as hero inspiration for a book. There is just something about him...anyone know his name?
Last Week's Blog Winner
Hubcap drew the name in our weekly blog prize drawing this week. He's just preening over his garden and the fact his allergies have finally started to slack off. Seriously? A man with allergies who still gardens is hero material for sure. LOL And this week's blog winner for a book of choice by moi is:Leni
Please email Andre with your details, so he can send your prizes out to you. :)
March 22, 2010
Grading Books...
...and why I wish reviewers would stick with the star, cup, heart, etc. system. :)
Okay, I admit it, I'm something of a perfectionist. No, really. Despite the little typos and rediculous bits that slip past me and my copyeditors, I am about as Type A as you can get on some things and grades are one of them. I was a straight A student in school - all the way through school. At university, my GPA dropped a tad to the A-/B+ range, but I was working multiple jobs while putting myself through a...
Okay, I admit it, I'm something of a perfectionist. No, really. Despite the little typos and rediculous bits that slip past me and my copyeditors, I am about as Type A as you can get on some things and grades are one of them. I was a straight A student in school - all the way through school. At university, my GPA dropped a tad to the A-/B+ range, but I was working multiple jobs while putting myself through a...
March 21, 2010
New Book by HelenKay Dimon
LEAVE ME BREATHLESSKensington BravaMarch 2010ISBN 9780758229076 "This title is sure to be a surprise favorite with fans of Janet Evanovich and readers of light suspense." -Romantic Times PERMISSION TO APPROACH
According to Judge Bennett Walker, trying to kill him is a dumb idea. They might make him wear a big black nightgown to work, but it covers a lot of muscles, and he's definitely packing beneath it. He's also an ex-prosecutor and an ex-GI Joe. So when his brother brings in Callie Robbins ...
March 19, 2010
Reader at Home Conference
Okay, so you all know I'm going to RT, but *I* know a bunch of you aren't and I got to thinking what I could do to make the week of RT fun for you all and any other readers who might be feeling a little left out. Then I hit on it - I would host a Readers at Home Conference here on my blog. We'd have tons of authors, tons of "door" prizes (more than 50!!!), tons of hotties (cover models, hero inspiration...just plain yum factor) and tons of fun!!!
I wanted something really special, something t...
March 18, 2010
Visit Lucy in Person - Reader Luncheon
Rose City Romance Writers will hold its tenth annual Readers Luncheon, a literacy fundraiser, on Saturday, April 17th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Governor's Hotel, 614 SW 11th Avenue in downtown Portland.
The luncheon will feature a keynote address by bestselling author Jane Porter, one of the Northwest's most prolific romance/modern literature authors.
Porter, who lives in Bellevue, Washington, has written more than 22 books, with millions of copies currently in print. In 2008, her national b...
The luncheon will feature a keynote address by bestselling author Jane Porter, one of the Northwest's most prolific romance/modern literature authors.
Porter, who lives in Bellevue, Washington, has written more than 22 books, with millions of copies currently in print. In 2008, her national b...
